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Central Wisconsin Preseason ID: Takeaways

April 2, 2026
Wisconsin Scouting Staff

On March 22nd, Prep Baseball Wisconsin hosted the first showcase held in Mosinee at the state of the art Crystal Training Institute in Mosinee, WI. Over 60 players from across the state met in the Mosinee area to participate in this event, a Preseason ID that is providing our staff with need-to-know names and players to consider for future invite-only events, like the Prep Baseball Future Games, among others.

Today, we’ll be highlighting the players who stood out here within this Quick Hits piece. Stay tuned throughout the week as we continue to break down the in-depth metrics measured at this event, with the help of our tech partners TrackMan, Blast Motion, and Vizual Edge. Each of the players listed below are uncommitted unless stated otherwise.

TAKEAWAYS

POSITION PLAYERS

+ SS Braun Wotruba (Pulaski, 2027): 5-foot-9, 187-pound athlete, compact and strong build. The right-handed hitter drove the ball with impact and loud contact to all fields. Short, fast, and direct to the zone, generating a high-upside profile anchored by 23.0 g of rotational acceleration, pairing it with a class-leading bat speed of 75.7 mph to produce an event-best max EV of 106 mph and an event-best average EV of 95.6 mph. Before taking the field, he showed his overall athleticism by recording a 7.14 60-yard dash. Defensively, he is a smooth mover who displays rhythmic feet and the ability to release from multiple accurate arm angles. Throws across the infield were measured at 86.0 mph.

+ SS/OF Cash Olsen (Tomahawk, 2028): Standing at a measured 5-foot-11, 183-pounds, Olsen possesses an athletic build with room to add strength. At the plate utilizes a smooth, rhythmic right-handed swing working short, fast, and direct to the zone to drive the baseball with authority to all fields. Producing raw power well beyond his years, he generated a class-leading 100 mph max EV and an 87.0 mph average EV, pairing a 71.8 mph bat speed with 11.0 g of rotational acceleration that provides a highly projectable base. The versatile underclassman also paced the 2028 group with a 6.99 60-yard dash, flashing steady hands and clean transfers defensively. Throws across the infield were measured at 82 mph, and throws home topped 86 mph with true backspin to the target.

+ OF Ethan Orlando (Bay Port, 2027): The 6-foot-2, 186-pound two-way prospect possesses a long-levered, wiry-strong frame with plenty of room to keep adding size. The right-handed hitter starts slightly open and lands with fluidity, using an inside path with length through the zone to create hard line-drive contact primarily to the pull-side. He produced a max EV of 94 mph and an average EV of 88.6 mph, paired with 69.6 mph of average bat speed and 11.0 g of average rotational acceleration that points to a projectable base. A solid athlete, he recorded a 6.98 60-yard dash, and during defensive evaluations, throws home topped 82 mph.

+ INF Luke Quade (New Richmond, 2027): Presenting a strong and sturdy 5-foot-10, 187-pound frame. The right-handed hitter works with rhythm, controlled move, working downhill, consistently driving the baseball with backspin into both gaps. He produced a max EV of 96 mph and a firm average EV of 89.4 mph, pairing a 70.9 mph average bat speed with 10.0 g of rotational acceleration that points toward an intriguing, projectable base. He proved to be a high-end athlete as well, tying for the event lead with a blazing 6.81-second 60-yard dash. Defensively, he displayed soft hands and stayed low moving laterally, and his throws across the infield were measured at 79 mph.

+ 1B Wyatt Stauss (Marinette, 2027): Boasts a strong, well-proportioned build, measuring in at 6-foot, 228.2 pounds with the frame to continue adding strength. The right-handed hitter works from a balanced, quiet setup, utilizing a short, compact, and downhill barrel path to consistently drive hard backspin through the middle of the field. He generated impressive raw impact metrics during his round, highlighted by a max EV of 101 mph and a 92.1 mph average EV, while his 73.3 mph bat speed and 9.0 g of rotational acceleration point to a high-upside, projectable base. A surprisingly quality mover for his physical size, he clocked a 6.92 in the 60-yard dash. Defensively, he gathered the ball well with two hands and demonstrated smooth, quality footwork around the first base bag, while throws across the infield were measured at 75 mph.

+ C Arthur Adams V (Bay Port, 2027): Built at a strong 6-foot, 200-pounds with strength throughout the frame, can continue to add physicality as he matures into the frame. At the plate the right handed hitter took a loud round of batting practice, from the right-side of the plate generating a peak EV of 100 mph and a 91.3 mph average. Defensively with a strong arm behind the dish clocked at 80 mph with pop-times ranging from 2.11-2.19.

+ OF/1B Braedon Dibb (Muskego, 2027): Possesses a physically imposing 6-foot-3, 220-pound frame with a strong build that should continue to add mass. The left-handed hitter works from a wide base with leverage and bat speed through the zone, staying behind the baseball, generating natural backspin to the middle of the field, generated a max EV of 96 mph alongside an average EV of 82.1 mph. Translating that raw power into his round, he elevated the ball to a max distance of 346.0 feet. A solid athlete for his size, he recorded a 7.27-second 60-yard dash before aggressively attacking the baseball during defensive evaluations. Throws home topped 85 mph.

+ C/3B Tayton Russell (Bay Port, 2028): Possesses a physical 5-foot-9, 195-pound frame with a strong foundation. The right-handed hitter operates from a stock setup with a controlled, on-time advance to center, hitterish feel for the barrel and a ability to square the ball up, generating a max EV of 89 mph and an average EV of 83.8 mph, while his 68.7 mph average bat speed. He showcased quality athleticism for his size during testing, recording a 7.10 in the 60-yard dash. Throws to second base were measured at 78 mph, with pop times in the 2.04-2.18 range.

+ C Cameron Dibb (Muskego, 2029): Possesses an athletic, projectable frame, measuring in at 5-foot-11 and 148.6 pounds. The right-handed hitter starts in a stock setup with a natural hand trigger, working with a downhill, direct path that stays inside the baseball to produce jump off the barrel, registered a max EV of 86 mph. Defensively, he showed clean feet and soft hands while working smoothly through the baseball with a whippy, accurate arm. He started the event by running a 7.29 in the 60-yard dash. Throws across the infield were measured at 80.0 mph.

+ C Jackson Waydick (Rhinelander, 2027): Features an athletic 5-foot-10, 183-pound frame with present strength throughout his build. The right-handed hitter works downhill to consistently drive the ball through the middle of the field with authority, generated a max EV of 94 mph and an average EV of 82.5 mph, backed by 73.5 mph of bat speed and a projectable base of 14.0 g of rotational acceleration. Behind the plate, throws to second base were measured at 78 mph, with pop times in the 2.00-2.04 range.

TWO-WAYS

+ INF/RHP Parker Broehm (Bay Port, 2027): The 6-foot, 160-pound two-way prospect features a high-waisted, long-levered frame with significant physical projection remaining. Setup in a slightly open stance, the right-handed hitter works with a short, compact swing that consistently drives the ball with authority into both gaps. He produced a 94 mph max EV and an 83.2 mph average EV, pairing a 66.6 mph average bat speed. A solid athlete who ran a 7.14-second 60-yard dash, he shows reliable hands and smooth lateral actions defensively, as throws across the infield were measured at 88 mph. On the mound, his fastball sat 86-87 mph (2,311 rpm), touching an 88 mph max, with 12.4 inches of average induced vertical break, while his slider played at 70-74 mph (2,406 rpm) with 8.8 inches of horizontal movement. Broehm explicitly led the event in peak slider spin (2,482 rpm), while also flashing feel for a bigger two-plane curveball and a fading changeup to round out an impressive overall arsenal.

+ RHP/SS Nolan Schmitz (Wisconsin Dells, 2027): Schmitz brings an athletic 5-foot-9, 173.1-pound frame with strength distributed throughout his build. The right-handed hitter works from a controlled, stock setup, stays behind the baseball and leveraged the barrel out in front for an all-fields approach. He generated a max EV of 92 mph. Defensively, he is a smooth operator with rhythmic footwork and quick lateral movements, and throws across the infield were measured at 78.0 mph. On the mound, the right-hander utilizes a fluid, uptempo delivery with a high knee tuck and a loose, fast arm working from a three-quarter slot. His fastball sat 83-89 mph (2,187 rpm) with 13.7 inches of average induced vertical break, while his changeup played at 77-78 mph (1,911 rpm) with 13.3 inches of horizontal movement. He rounds out his arsenal with an aggressively-thrown slider, showing sharp, two-plane action at times in the upper-70s.

+ SS/RHP Carson Thurs (Wausau West, 2028): Featuring a strong 6-foot-1, 185-pound build, the two-way prospect projects to add even more size to his frame in the coming years. The right-handed hitter starts, with a downhill swing that creates backspin to the middle and pull-side of the field. He showed off raw power well beyond his years for a 2028 prospect, recording a class-best tying 374.0-foot max distance, a 96 mph max EV. After running a 7.26 60-yard dash, throws across the infield were measured at 86 mph with good carry and accuracy from a whippy three-quarter slot. On the mound, the right-hander works from a clean rocker delivery, and his fastball sat 83-86 mph (2,191 rpm) with 13.1 inches of average induced vertical break, presenting velocity that stands out among his peers. His curveball played at 69-70 mph (1,989 rpm) with 13.7 inches of horizontal movement, while his fading changeup sat 73-75 mph (1,708 rpm) with 17.5 inches of horizontal movement.

+ OF/LHP Jacob Reineking (Notre Dame De Academy, 2027): The 5-foot-10, 173-pound athlete features a super athletic build that projects to add more strength as he matures. The right-handed hitter utilizes quick hands and a fluid, whippy barrel out front to drive the ball through the middle of the field with authority, produced a max EV of 95 mph and an average EV of 88.6 mph, pairing a 68.7 mph bat speed with 10.0 g of rotational acceleration that establishes a highly projectable base for future power. Reineking recorded a 6.92 60-yard dash and led the 2027 class with a 29.8-inch peak jump, while his throws home topped 94 mph from the outfield. On the mound, the southpaw works from an uptempo, straddle start with a fluid delivery and a compact arm action from a three-quarter slot. His fastball sat 83-84 mph and touched 85 mph (1,863 rpm) with 10.8 inches of average induced vertical break, while his slider played at 70-74 mph (1,895 rpm) with 2.1 inches of horizontal movement.

+ SS/RHP Brayden Jenkins (Kaukauna, 2027): Jenkins features an athletic, projectable 5-foot-11, 161.8-pound frame with plenty of room to add strength. The right-handed hitter works out of a slightly open setup, firing a compact, down-and-through barrel path that routinely backspins the baseball with authority to the big parts of the field. His offensive profile is highlighted by a max EV of 94 mph and an average EV of 85.4 mph, driven by 67.1 mph average bat speed and a high-upside base of 14.0 g of rotational acceleration. An aggressive defender who moves smoothly up the middle, he posted a 7.05 in the 60-yard dash, and throws across the infield were measured at 83 mph. On the mound, he moves with a simple tall-and-fall delivery from a three-quarter slot. His fastball sat 80-82 mph (2,054 rpm) with 15.1 inches of average induced vertical break, while his curveball played at 69-71 mph (2,055 rpm) with -3.8 inches of horizontal movement. He rounded out his repertoire with a 73-75 mph (2,096 rpm) changeup that showed heavy arm-side fade and 16.7 inches of horizontal movement.

PITCHTERS

+ RHP Jacob Coisman (Luxemburg-Casco, 2027): Cincinnati commit features a highly projectable 6-foot-3, 185-pound frame. The right-handed pitcher operates with a tall balance point and a slight hip turn, working closed down the mound to create deceptive crossfire action. Coisman throws from a long, loose, and fluid three-quarter arm slot with noticeable arm speed. The fastball sat 87-89 mph topping out at 90 mph (2,470 rpm) with 15.0 inches of average induced vertical break, while his slider played at 73-76 mph (2,415 rpm) with -3.3 inches of horizontal movement, led the entire showcase with his exceptional spin averages on both the fastball and slider. He rounds out his advanced arsenal with a 78-80 mph splitter.

+ RHP Christian Rehm (Stratford, 2028): Presenting a projectable 6-foot-3, 184-pound frame, Rehm stands out on the mound with raw arm strength that is well beyond his years. The right-hander operates under a controlled tempo, gathering into a balanced leg lift and a drop-and-drive lower half. He delivers in line to the plate from a three-quarter slot, featuring a full, clean arm action and notable arm speed. His fastball sat 84-87 mph, touching 88 mph (2,128 rpm), with 13.4 inches of average induced vertical break, while his curveball played at 70-74 mph (1,794 rpm) with -4.6 inches of horizontal movement. He rounded out his arsenal with a sweeping slider at 72-75 mph (1,957 rpm) that he showed feel to land, alongside a 79-81 mph changeup mimicking his fastball's shape.

RHP Carson Rose (Wautoma, 2028): Boasting a 5-foot-11.5, 177-pound frame, the prospect presents an athletic and highly projectable build. As a right-handed hitter, Rose shows natural athleticism in his profile. Though he did not record offensive metrics during this showcase, his physical upside on the diamond is obvious. Transitioning to the mound, he works with a controlled tempo, executing a rocker step into a balanced leg lift that stays perfectly in line. His fastball sat 83-84 mph touching 85 mph (2,142 rpm) with 13.9 inches of average induced vertical break, while his curveball played at 69-71 mph (2,227 rpm) with -4.9 inches of horizontal movement; the curveball spin explicitly led the entire event. He rounded out his advanced mix with a 67-71 mph slider (1,955 rpm) yielding -9.8 inches of horizontal movement alongside a 78-79 mph splitter.

+ RHP Ian Cabrera (Eagan Senior High, 2027): Standing at a measured 6-foot-1, 174 pounds, possesses a projectable frame on the mound. The right-hander operates with a rocker step into a balanced leg lift, utilizing a drop-and-drive lower half down the slope. He throws from a loose, low side-arm slot that generates impressive arm speed and natural life out of the hand. His fastball sat 84-85 mph touching 86 mph (1,921 rpm) with 11.4 inches of average induced vertical break and 17.1 inches of horizontal movement, which tied for the overall event best, while his slider played at 73-74 mph (1,839 rpm) with -4.0 inches of horizontal movement. Rounding out the arsenal, his changeup played at 77-78 mph (1,975 rpm) with 18.8 inches of horizontal movement, showing a feel to kill spin with heavy intent and late fading action.

+ LHP Drew Warren (Lakeland Union, 2027): Presents an athletic 6-foot, 185.6-pound build with strength throughout his frame. On the mound, the southpaw works out of a repeatable, stretch-only delivery with a clean arm action from a low-3/4 slot. His fastball sat 81-82 mph (2,090 rpm), topping out at 83 mph, with 15.2 inches of average induced vertical break, while his curveball played at 74-76 mph (2,073 rpm) with 1.9 inches of average horizontal movement. A fading changeup rounded out his mix, sitting 76-77 mph (1,524 rpm) with 16.1 inches of average horizontal movement.

+ RHP Owen Amenson (Ashwaubenon, 2027): Amenson possesses a long-levered, 6-foot-3, 195.3-pound frame with plenty of room to continue filling out. On the mound, the right-hander utilizes a short arm action from an over-the-top slot, driving down the slope with a controlled tempo. His fastball sat 81-84 mph (1,892 rpm) with 14.7 inches of average induced vertical break, while his curveball played at 67-69 mph (1,472 rpm) with -0.4 inches of horizontal movement.

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